Title: Evaluate potential hazards in the work area.
Course: Education for Employment II (Preparation) (22902-18) > Section: Working Safely with Technology

Evaluation should include hazards related to

- substances
  - volatile substances
  - improper storage of chemicals

- tools and equipment
  - improper operating procedures
  - damaged tools or malfunctioning equipment, or choosing the wrong tool for the job
  - facilities problems
  - damaged electrical cables, or electricity hazards (e.g., water)

- employee behavior
  - inappropriate work attire
  - failure to use personal protective equipment (PPE)
  - poor laddering techniques
  - improper lifting techniques.

Evaluation should include an appropriate response.

Teacher Resources:

- Workplace Readiness Skills Toolkit, Virginia Commonwealth University Center on Transition (https://centerontransition.org/transition/employment/workplacereadinessskills.html)
- Talking Safety, NIOSH, CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/talkingsafety/states/va/2015-161/Talking_Safety_VA.pdf)

Process/Skill Questions:

- How are hazards identified?
- What are some examples of workplace hazards?
- What consequences may result in failure to identify workplace hazards?
- What are some resources available to identify workplace hazards?